Super Easy Microwave Glutinous Rice Mochi with Leaf Agar-Agar Jelly
Super Easy Microwave Glutinous Rice Mochi with Leaf Agar-Agar Jelly
Making Soft and Chewy Glutinous Rice Mochi
Introducing a super simple recipe for melt-in-your-mouth soft glutinous rice mochi, made easily in the microwave! With a delightful chewy mochi dough filled with sweet red bean paste and diced chestnuts, it’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for gifting, or to enjoy on a chilly autumn day with a warm cup of tea for a cozy moment. Make this special homemade dessert now!
Chewy Glutinous Rice Mochi Ingredients- 50g Sweet Rice Flour (Glutinous Rice Flour)
- 100g Granulated Sugar
- 100ml Water
- 100g Sweet Red Bean Paste
- Diced Chestnuts, to taste
- Matcha Powder, for dusting
- Cornstarch or Potato Starch, for dusting
Refreshing Leaf Agar-Agar Jelly Ingredients- 100ml Water
- 140g White Bean Paste (Shiro An)
- 4g Agar-Agar Powder
- 70g Granulated Sugar
- Green Food Coloring, a few drops (optional, for color)
- Leaf-shaped mold (or any cookie cutter)
- 100ml Water
- 140g White Bean Paste (Shiro An)
- 4g Agar-Agar Powder
- 70g Granulated Sugar
- Green Food Coloring, a few drops (optional, for color)
- Leaf-shaped mold (or any cookie cutter)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare all the ingredients for both the mochi and the agar-agar jelly. For the mochi, you’ll need 50g sweet rice flour, 100g sugar, 100ml water, 100g red bean paste, some diced chestnuts, matcha powder for dusting, and starch for dusting the mochi. For the leaf agar-agar jelly, gather 100ml water, 140g white bean paste, 4g agar-agar powder, 70g sugar, a few drops of green food coloring for a light green hue, and a leaf-shaped mold.
Step 2
Let’s start by making the mochi dough. In a large bowl, combine 50g sweet rice flour, 100g granulated sugar, and 100ml water. Use a spatula or whisk to mix everything together until smooth and well combined, ensuring there are no lumps.
Step 3
Cover the bowl containing the batter with plastic wrap. Place it in the microwave and heat on high power for approximately 3 minutes, or until the glutinous rice batter becomes cooked and chewy. Cooking time may vary slightly depending on your microwave’s wattage, so adjust as needed until the batter turns translucent and achieves a chewy texture.
Step 4
Once removed from the microwave, let the hot mochi dough cool down slightly. While it’s still warm, use a wooden or silicone spatula to stir the dough for about 2-3 minutes. This stirring process helps to further develop the dough’s sticky and elastic texture.
Step 5
Now, let’s prepare the dough for shaping. Generously dust your work surface with cornstarch or potato starch. Carefully place the cooked glutinous rice dough onto the dusted surface. Lightly coat the dough and your hands with starch to prevent sticking, then divide it into equal portions of about 25g each. Shape each portion into a small, flattened disc.
Step 6
Prepare the filling for the mochi. In a separate bowl, mix the 100g of sweet red bean paste with the diced chestnuts. Ensure the chestnuts are evenly distributed throughout the paste. Roll this filling mixture into small balls, also approximately 25g each, making them ready to be placed inside the mochi dough.
Step 7
Take one flattened mochi dough disc and gently press your thumb into the center to create a small well. Place one of the prepared red bean and chestnut filling balls into the well. Carefully bring the edges of the mochi dough up and around the filling, sealing it completely to form a smooth, round mochi shape. Pinch the seams closed to prevent the filling from leaking out.
Step 8
Next, let’s make the leaf-shaped agar-agar jelly. In a saucepan, combine 100ml of water, 140g of white bean paste, 70g of sugar, and a few drops of green food coloring for color. Stir well with a spatula and bring to a simmer over low heat. Add the 4g of agar-agar powder and whisk continuously until fully dissolved, then continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and pour the mixture into your leaf-shaped mold(s) to set.
Step 9
This is the final step! Lightly dust the surface of your shaped mochi with matcha powder for a beautiful finish. Once the agar-agar jelly has set, carefully unmold the leaf shapes. Arrange the decorative leaf jellies on top of the mochi. Your delicious glutinous rice mochi with leaf agar-agar jelly is now complete! Enjoy this wonderfully soft and sweet treat.
